US Medical Senior Director, Medical Affairs Evidence Generation

Kite Pharma•Foster City, CA

13d•$255,425 - $363,660

About The Position

At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C, revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers. We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases, united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come. The US Medical Senior Director, MA Evidence Generation at Kite Pharma, a Gilead Company, will provide scientific and strategic leadership for the design, execution, and interpretation of medical evidence generation activities supporting Kite's portfolio of innovative cell therapies. This role is central to shaping Kite’s evidence ecosystem, driving innovation, and supporting and aligning priorities within the Integrated Evidence Generation Plan balancing regional and global medical strategies. The ideal candidate is an experienced clinical leader with extensive therapeutic expertise, a proven track record in collaborative trial design and management, and a passion for transforming patient outcomes.

Requirements

MD or equivalent medical degree.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, with at least 5 years in medical affairs, clinical development, or evidence generation roles.
Proven leadership in designing and managing clinical trials, including Phase IV and investigator-sponsored studies.
Understanding of the cell therapy landscape, including regulatory and post-approval evidence needs.
Willingness to travel domestically up to 20–30%.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in CAR-T or related advanced modalities (e.g., gene therapy, immuno-oncology).
Demonstrated success in leading teams and cross-functional teams and external partnerships.
Strong strategic thinking, project management, and stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
Familiarity with digital platforms and real-world data methodologies.

Responsibilities

Strategic Evidence Planning
Serve as a senior member of the Evidence Generation (EG) leadership team, co-driving the evolution of Kite’s US evidence generation strategy and value proposition
Support the development and execution of the Integrated Evidence Plan (IEP) for Kite assets in collaboration with the entire Evidence Generation Function, Global Medical Affairs Strategy and Product Teams.
Provide leadership to support the identification of critical evidence gaps and define the most appropriate research approaches (e.g., retrospective, prospective, interventional, RWE) to address the unmet needs.
Study Oversight and Execution
Provide scientific and medical oversight for all Medical Affairs / Kite Sponsored Studies including interventional trials, non-interventional studies, and US Strategic Alliances.
Lead the development of clinical study concepts, protocols in collaboration with Medical and Clinical development teams.
Oversee the US Investigator-Sponsored Research (ISR) and Collaborative Research (CR) program within the evidence generation strategy, ensuring scientific merit, alignment with strategic priorities, and compliance.
Serve as the Medical Monitor for assigned evidence generation studies, ensuring timely execution, data quality, and compliance with all relevant regulations (GCP, internal SOPs).
Provide strategic oversight and clinical guidance to operational teams to ensure timely and impactful execution.
Data Interpretation and Dissemination
Lead the medical review, interpretation, and communication of study results, including drafting publications, abstracts, posters, and internal/external presentations.
Serve as a medical expert for study data, engaging with internal and external stakeholders and external Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
Collaborate with Global Medical Strategy to ensure accurate and compliant dissemination of generated evidence.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Compliance
Partner across Kite Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Translational Medicine, Regulatory Affairs, and Product Teams to build integrated cross-functional capabilities
Mentor and provide guidance to team members and cross-functional partners on evidence generation best practices, methodologies, and compliance requirements.
Ensure all evidence generation activities are conducted in strict adherence to Kite/Gilead policies, local regulations, and the highest ethical standard and where necessary lead the development of the appropriate processes and systems.
Design and implement strategies to accelerate evidence generation through external platforms, technologies, and data-driven insights.
Represent the Evidence Generation function at core Kite governance bodies (e.g., Product Teams, Global Medical Teams, JSC), advising on external opportunities and informing and making strategic decisions.
Scientific Engagement
Champion medical innovation by integrating emerging scientific trends and technologies into US evidence generation strategies.
Lead external engagement efforts to enhance scientific credibility and foster meaningful partnerships with healthcare professionals and institutions.
Serve as a member of the central External Research Program screening/review committee and manage joint steering committees for strategic collaborations.

Benefits

This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package.
Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
For additional benefits information, visit: https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing
Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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